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B3 CNE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,153 mi
Last recorded95,153 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 CNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2026 95,153 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 94,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,193 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 92,711 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 91,799 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 91,799 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 88,541 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 88,541 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,855 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 81,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 78,974 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 78,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emission not tested

Fail 25 Jul 2017 78,848 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested due to blue smoke on engine purge (7.3.A.1)

Emissions not tested due to blue smoke on engine purge (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine managment lamp on

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,161 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 72,161 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,986 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 64,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 64,974 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,999 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,452 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear fog lamp steamed up

Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,005 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,005 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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B3 CNE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B3 CNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B3 CNE registered?

B3 CNE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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